Livability Score

58
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (0) F
Food and Drink (0) F
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (0) F
Parks (0) F
Shops (0) F
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Ashland.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0%
F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Ashland is 91/100 - which is 11% lower than Maine.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
B
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
B
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crime A+

Ashland crime rates are 422 per 100k, which is 68% lower than Maine
Property Crime
253 crimes per 100k
A+
Violent Crime
169 crimes per 100k
A
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employment F

The median income in Ashland is $25,919 - which is 49% lower than Maine.
Med. Household Income
$25,919
F
Unemployment Rate
4.0%
D+
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health C-

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (4)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
F
Ashland Fire Department
Fire Station
Ashland Police Department
Police
Ashland Ambulance
Ambulance Station
Katahdin Valley Health Center
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A+
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housing A-

Ashland home prices are $101,200 - which is 43% lower than Maine
Home Price
$101,200
F
Home Appreciation Rate
18%
A+
Home Affordability
3.9x (home price to income ratio)
C-
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schools D

The Ashland graduation rate is 86% - which is 1% lower than Maine
School Test Scores
42%
F
High School Grad. Rates
86%
C+
Elementary Schools (1) F
Ashland District School
High Schools (1) F
Ashland District School
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ratings F

Ashland has an overall rating of 30% from 2 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes
F
User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes
D-
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Small town justice. 1 rating By Anonymous ( Mar 10, 2022) We seem to wonder why the crime rate in Ashland spikes up so much with the 3 full time officers we seem to have on duty to Chase around just over 700 people. In Which Policed the only local bar to its final Days with only 1, 0UI in 18 months of running and 18, 0UI's Patrollin ...Read More g route 11 in the 18 months.
A tax rate that's growing so far out of hand with a unjusting income level per house hold.
Restaurants are all closed as well as one of the 2 small town stores.
A school that's rated a D-
I would strongly consider as you can see by year and population to turn your interests in other local communities surrounding this place. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Ashland? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Entertainment

      Food & Drink

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Ashland? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Ashland.
      Drive to Work
      87%

      11% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      5%

      2% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Ashland a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

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      Doctors